Lindsey Vonn’s comeback to the world’s fastest ski slopes has been marked by intense five-hour training sessions, achieving a World Cup victory that has been on her list since 2018, and an unwavering commitment to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. But in the midst of intense preparations, the 41-year-old skiing icon recently made a request that went beyond the usual concerns of podium finishes or training routines.

On X, Vonn shared a straightforward yet pointed message to her followers: “Hot tip for 2026: wear deodorant to the gym. Pretty please 🙏🏻” A fan inquired whether she’d been frequenting her local public gyms, to which she clearly responded, “Yup!”

But perhaps this might be a case of ‘Do as I say, not as I do,’ as Vonn has openly acknowledged her “mistake” in the past regarding her own rules.

In the midst of the Pyeongchang Olympics in 2018, she shared on the same social media platform: “Man I forgot to wear deodorant today… if I hug you don’t judge me 🙈”

And as someone who has no problem racing while adorned in a full face of makeup, Vonn takes her skin and beauty regimen pretty seriously. Not just that, but she’s found personal expression through makeup in a sport that conceals that kind of individuality beneath layers of protective gear:

“One of the few things that I could do to show my femininity and personality was experiment with makeup,” she once reflected.

She felt her eyes, visible after removing her goggles, were her best canvas and developed a signature cat-eye look that was initially mocked but ultimately became an inspiration among fellow skiers.

For races, she adopted what she referred to as a “full game face” to bolster her confidence, utilizing long-lasting products such as Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner, CoverGirl mascara, and Benefit Hoola bronzer. But while she experiments with her looks before races, once it’s time to hit the slopes, Vonn is nothing but business.

Lindsey Vonn achieved the glory that she had craved for a long time

Lindsey Vonn’s 83rd World Cup victory at the 2025 St. Moritz downhill transcended mere statistics; it marked a huge comeback that challenged the very boundaries of an athlete’s career. Emerging from a six-year retirement following a debilitating knee injury and a subsequent partial replacement surgery, the 41-year-old American returned not just to compete, but to assert her dominance on the slopes once more.

On December 12, 2025, she sped down the Swiss course in a remarkable 1 minute, 29.63 seconds, clinching victory by an impressive margin of 0.98 seconds, thereby becoming the oldest Alpine skier, regardless of gender, to triumph in a World Cup race.

The victory, her first since March 2018, stands as a testament to her unwavering dedication during the offseason, which saw her enlist the expertise of renowned skier Aksel Lund Svindal as a coach, refine her equipment, and engage in intense physical training.

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In the wake of this much-anticipated triumph, Vonn candidly expressed, “It felt so good. I don’t have to drive at the limit, and I’m still fast and driving cleanly.”

The win swiftly elevated her from a mere comeback narrative to a genuine contender for the upcoming 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, demonstrating that even post-retirement and at an extraordinary age, her speed and determination to succeed remained undiminished.